Canadian razor noob!

Hello gents! Im a carpenter from Canada who fell into the love of razors honestly. Growing up my parents dragged me to every antique store they ever drove by. I use to hate it! Now im doing the same thing looking mainly for Razors, strops, brushes, scuttles, or anything else that catches my eye. Ive done a lot of reading on here but have never decided to type until now. Im looking forward to all the knowledge I can soak up from the experienced guys. Ive already been lucky in my searches for shaving paraphernalia.

Welcome to SRP! Five months of reading is probably the best way to start SR shaving.

Hi, HarryWally, and welcome to SRP!

Welcome to the forum. Let us know what we can do to help....and we always love seeing pictures of that shaving gear that you're saving.

Welcome to SRP from another Canadian.

welcome, fellow canadian. feel free to join the Cutthroat Canucks user group. it's not too active, but maybe if more canadians joined it would be.

Hello, HarryWally, and welcome to Straight Razor Place. We have many Canadian friends here — all gentlemen and well skilled. That you have done extensive research before starting points to a methodical person. That is a major asset in the world of straight razor shaving. You, therefore, are a natural to master the skill. We're delighted to have you with us.

Wow. Thank you for the kind words! I have tried to seek out as much information as I can on straight razor shaving, so I keep my mistakes to a minimum. I've learned lots from dwarvenchef's youtube videos, Ive watched all of them many times along with many others. lynns videos have also been very helpful in learning to hone. Ive also read all the helpful links on the home page which helps soooo much!! Im a wood worker by trade so a sharping stone is certainly not unfamiliar. Although a straight razor takes much more patients to sharpen and achieve the edge you need compared to wood working tools. I am having a blast collecting shaving tools and this forum just makes it so much more enjoyable!!!

Howdy neighbor!!!

Hey HARRYWALLY
We are not too far apart !
There's quite a few fellas in your area
Hope to see you at a meet up sometime.
Mike

Welcome aboard. There is a meet planned in Orillia on the 29th of September so you can meet some of us face to face and ask any questions you might have.

A hearty welcome from the northwest of the province. Sounds like you are off to a good start.

Bob